Sunday

I am so tired of relationship drama! Help me figure out the impossible. I want the best of both worlds. I want to feel like I have a boyfriend, yet feel free to live my life without commitment or feeling pressured. I want a man when I want one and without all of the headaches of a relationship. I want to have fun, feel special, and feel empowered. But, then I have to be able to independently tend to the rest of my life. I guess in a nutshell, I need to rent a man! Does such a thing even exist?! Would a man really come into and out of my life on my terms, as I need and want him? I guess a girl can dream, right? I’ll dream about that ideal situation tonight.

Monday

I was doing some research today, and am pleased to report that the very thing I am looking for does exist, in a big way. Apparently, I’m not the only one who wants to have it all. Plenty of other women are looking for the very same thing – a gratifying boyfriend experience with no strings attached. There is an agency called Cowboys 4 Angels where you can rent a man to be your companion for a date, a special event, a weekend, or any amount of time. This male companion agency exactly what I was looking for! Who knew my visions of this concept exist and, apparently, flourish in the real world?! From what I can see, Cowboys 4 Angels is the best. Their male companions are dynamic men whose lives are dedicated to placing women at the center of their world. They are gorgeous, educated, and fit gentlemen who have traveled the world as models, athletes, and businessmen. Count me in!

Tuesday

OMG, I called the agency! I’m so excited that I’m embarrassed to even admit it to myself. I spoke to Garren James, the owner of the agency. He is the absolute sweetest guy and sounds pretty damn hot himself. That conversation set me at ease about this whole concept and set the tone for my date with one of his Cowboys. I’m meeting this gorgeous man named Paul, who is holding the day open especially for me! The plan is set. We’re going to meet at a little Italian restaurant in one of the hippest parts of town. I envision we’ll sit in the dim, candle-lit bistro and just talk and talk. That’s what I want to do. I want to spend time talking about the ways of the world with a man.

Wednesday

I’m starting to get nervous about this! What is the date going to be like? Will it feel awkward? What will we talk about? According to his bio, Paul is passionate about getting involved in the community just like me. Plus he is an artist and loves cooking. I would love to be able to talk about our respective work. I never get to talk to men about my work or my success at what I do because I’m always afraid they’ll resent me for it. Men always seem to be intimidated by a successful woman. This time will be pleasantly different. When you rent a date, you rent an opportunity to show a side of yourself that you love but you cannot easily show in your real life.

Thursday

Oh my gosh! I have to decide what to wear on my Cowboys 4 Angels date. What kind of outfit should I wear? Should I go casual, chic, or fancy? Decisions, decisions. My Cowboy is very tall, so I already know I’m wearing an amazing pair of heels that give me legs for days! Now to decide on the rest of the outfit that will dazzle him. This part is actually kind of fun! After going through my closet and trying a hundred different options, I have decided to wear my teal dress with the cut out back. The short skirt and glimpse of skin, combined with my heels, should definitely wow him.

Friday

“Hi, Gorgeous.” That is how the date started. I walked into the restaurant and immediately spotted this amazingly handsome man staring and smiling at me. I swear to you, for a brief moment, I forgot…I forgot my nerves and got this flirtatious feeling inside of me. Only moments later did I remember he was there for me. For me! This gorgeous specimen of a man was my Cowboy for the evening. Then for a second, I got bashful. I was flattered by his greeting and then thought “How exactly am I supposed to greet a male companion?” Then I got excited. No more wondering was necessary, for he took the reins. He kissed me on the cheek and took my hand in his. He took my coat and put his arm around my waist. It really felt like I was officially on a date. Already, I felt safe with him and connected in a way. Silently, I was high-fiving by my decision to rent a man.

We sat at a cozy, secluded table for two. There was no need to go through the whole resume-listing exercise that kicks off most dates. We knew we were there to be in the moment. We didn’t need to rattle off a list of questions to decipher each other’s future plans. We were there to get to know each other as real people, and that was such a liberating feeling. Sure, we shared things from our pasts and dreams for our future, but, it wasn’t a test. Neither of us was vetting the other person for his or her eligibility as a future mate. Instead, it was peaceful, relaxed, and totally focused on the present. We talked, listened, and laughed. We actually had alot in common, yet could appreciate our differences. We got along beautifully, and strangely enough, I felt a sense of connectedness that I haven’t felt in a long time. There’s something magical about hearing another person’s reaction to your story. It’s one thing for me to write out my truths in this pretty, little journal, but to hear a man reflect my thoughts back to me, is incredibly meaningful, I must admit.

As the night went on, we ate, we drank our wine, and we drank in each other. We talked until the candle on the table burned out, and then we talked some more cuddled on the couch. We finished the night with something sweet and decadent and then started the next day the same way.

Saturday

My date was so worth the wait, but I really wish I hadn’t waited so long. I so wish I had known about Cowboys 4 Angels a long time ago. Now that I have experienced it first hand, I totally want to do it again. You know that day-at-the-beach my girlfriends are planning in June? Well, most of them will be bringing their boyfriends, and I’ve been dreading flying solo. Not anymore! I’ll be calling Cowboys 4 Angels for that day. Then there’s my cousin’s wedding, my school reunion, my vacation to Tahoe, etc… I am definitely ready to rent a man again! My experience was so wonderful, that this could get addicting…lol!